Medical Assistant (Dermatology) | Raleigh, NC

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Raleigh, NC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role supports physicians and other providers by assisting with patient care, preparing procedure trays, and ensuring the department has adequate supplies. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., working 4–5 days per week. Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations may be needed based on business and patient-care needs.

The position includes rooming patients, collecting and documenting clinical information, coordinating patient flow, assisting with dermatology procedures, handling specimens, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and infection-control standards. The Medical Assistant also supports patient communications and clinical documentation in the EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as a provider of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services, with more than 300 clinicians and over 110 locations in seven states. The company highlights hands-on training, continuing education, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort supporting general medical and procedural patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, and assisting providers with clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
• Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.
• Standing and walking for extended periods; moderate talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; use of hands and fingers; handling paper and supplies; and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• The role involves risk of exposure to infectious organisms and possible injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting; dermatology experience is a plus.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• One to two years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient-care experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor's degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician-assistant track.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document intake information in the EMR.
• Coordinate patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepare procedure trays, instruments, and equipment and assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare and route pathology and laboratory specimens according to insurance requirements.
• Respond to patient questions, clinical task lists, and nurse line messages as directed.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and inventory clinical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory, remove expired items, and restock clinical areas.
• Support infection-control standards and maintain organized, fully stocked clinical spaces.
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Handle phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; coverage is effective on the first of the month after the start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity; effective the first of the month following the hire date.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings account.
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.
• Hands-on training, continuing education, and long-term career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED